Incompetent cervix?

Had a scan yesterday for placental location and the sonographer noticed that my cervical length was only 18mm. I had been having cervical ultrasounds until 24 weeks because I’d had a lletz procedure 18 months ago but when they finished up it was a respectable 35mm. I know I’m now at risk of preterm labour, and I’m getting period pains associated with short cervicular length and the descent of the head. I was wondering has anyone been in a similar position and at what point did you go into labour? I was hoping to work to 38 weeks but I’ve also been told I need to rest up. Don’t really want to start maternity leave at 33 weeks though.

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